News Brief for this week!  I hope you find this information HelpfulPA’s lead pipe problem is one of the worst in the nation.Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone report 29,000 and 25,000 lead pipes, respectively, and a report from the Natural Resources Defense Council noted that its numbers underestimate the problem due to a lack of data. The council report estimated that more than 660,000 service lines in Pennsylvania contain lead. “In a new level of detail, we see a pervasive problem with cities and towns, big and small, across the country that have documented where people are drinking through what amounts to a lead straw and where we do not even know the pipe materials,” the report authors wrote. In recent years, state and federal funds have provided money for lead pipe removal. In Janu... 10/08/2024

I don't use too many apps, but I use Instagram Daily, which informs me of the news faster than any other device—What do we learn from the apps we use? Alexis controls many products in my house. She wakes me up, so she becomes my alarm clock. When I want to know what the weather is, I ask her. She has become a weather person; She can control my TV. She told me when my packages arrived from Amazon and gave me a roundabout day and time. She can also help control my other app in the house, Sensi  . Sensi is my thermostat. It controls the temperature in the house. I can ask Alexis to adjust the temp, or I can use the app on my iPhone.  I like the house cold when I go to sleep, so when in bed, I tell Alexis to lower the temperature to my preferred temp. When I was getting ready to leave, I in... 10/11/2024

Homes For Sale in Delaware County PA with In-Law Suites - October 2024As of October 10, 2024 there are the following claiming to have an In-Law Suite:7 Active Listings1 Coming Soon Status8 Pending Sale/Under Contract29 Closed/Settled in the last 6 monthsPrice Range for the above is $285,000 - $11,850,000Yes a wide price range and various situations.Delaware County has many options.(info Bright MLS - various brokers/agents)In-Law Suites are often utilized by families to have multi-generational situations under one roof or on one property.  Such situations can make it easier for a family to have their parents age in place with them, and is a good way for grandparents to have daily interactions with their children and grandchildren. Also In-Law Suites can be helpful when extended family me... 10/10/2024

When tasked with coming up with the most notable or famous areas in the Pocono Mountain region, many would respond with a single response: Jim Thorpe. We’ve spent lots of time telling you about so much that Jim Thorpe has to offer, including scenic train rides and holiday festivities. Because of the rich culture and robust community in the charming town, it is a no-brainer that some might like to find their own little corner of home nearby. For those looking to be near Jim Thorpe’s downtown but still maintain the seclusion and woodsy mountain feel, look no further than Hickory Run Forest. Located just off of Route 903, Hickory Run Forest is a private residential community nestled into Penn Forest Township, just north of historic Jim Thorpe. The community offers a clubhouse with a lake, ... 10/13/2024